Process Development Engineer
Metal Fabrication (Automotive Preferred) Position: Process Development Engineer
Location: Scarborough – On Site
Shift: Days
Salary: $80,000 to $90,000 annually
Our client is a leading manufacturer in advanced metal fabrication, and they’re looking for an experienced
Process Development Engineer to drive fabrication process development, lead new program launches, and support continuous improvement across production.
If you’re a hands-on engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and loves solving complex manufacturing challenges, this role will put you right at the center of technical decision-making.
What You’ll Do - Lead fabrication process development for new programs and ECNs
- Review drawings, support APQP, and provide DFM/GD&T expertise
- Define tooling, equipment, and process parameters
- Coordinate pilot builds and ensure flawless launch into production
- Lead tooling validation, run-at-rate, PPAP, and capability studies
- Troubleshoot process and equipment issues; drive root cause analysis
- Develop standardized work, operator instructions, and training
- Support OEE improvements, CI initiatives, and lean manufacturing efforts
What You Bring - Mechanical Engineering degree/diploma
- 10+ years in metal fabrication (automotive preferred)
- Strong experience with tooling, fixtures, and fabrication equipment
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints, GD&T, SPC, SQC
- CAD experience (Creo, AutoCAD) and solid MS Office skills
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership abilities
- Experience with tube bending is a strong asset
- Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is an advantage
Why This Role Stands Out You’ll be the technical lead for fabrication processes—shaping how new products launch, how equipment is validated, and how production achieves world-class performance. This is a high-impact engineering role with visibility across Operations, Quality, Tooling, and Manufacturing Engineering.
Apply Now If you’re ready to take on a senior technical role where your expertise drives real manufacturing results, we want to meet you.